CHRISTIAN HEYMER
Experienced Electronics Technician and Software Tester
Raleigh, NC 27613
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As an Electronics Technician and a Software Test Engineer with over 20 years of experience, I have developed an expertise in troubleshooting and repairing to the component level. Highly skilled in Test Equipment (Oscilloscopes, Function Generators, Multimeters) and a well-proven ability to read schematics.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Software Test Engineer
JPS Communications - Raleigh, NC
2021 to Present
Wrote, Modified, and Created a Test plan and Test cases for Communications project Used Eclipse IDE to modify and compile JAVA code for major software project Collaborated with a group of Developers to test and ensure accuracy of code on Windows and Linux platforms
Reported bugs into Jenkins
Coordinated and Managed Team meetings to discuss project deadlines and bug fixes Configured IP, Subnet Mask, and Gateway network configurations Used Linux to verify network connections
Test Engineer
Dell - Apex, NC, US
2020 to 2021
Tested, Troubleshoot, repaired drives used in servers Used tape and Reel to pick parts
Entered testing and shipping information using SAP Used JIRA ticketing system to process shipments
Used Linux to test switches
Electronics Technician
Parata - Durham, NC
2019 to 2020
Tested, troubleshoot, repaired pharmaceutical dispensing machines Repaired and Tested Blood Pressure monitors
Uploaded software upgrades and followed procedures for accuracy Electronics Technician
Guitar Center - Raleigh, NC, US
2015 to 2019
• Repaired, Tested, and Modified amplifiers, guitar pedals, and guitars
• Used multimeters to test and troubleshoot various circuit boards
• Researched schematics and wiring diagrams
• Customer Service and Sales Representative
Electronics Technician
Foxconn - Durham, NC, US
2013 to 2015
• Tested and Troubleshot to the component level circuit boards used in Servers
• Used Oscilloscope, and multimeters to determine where problems existed
• Extracted IC chips using BGA machine and used X-Ray machine to ensure accuracy
• Performed Regression tests on drives using Debugger tester
• Implemented changes into RMA system
• Soldered/Desoldered components by hand and used Reflow machine Engineer Technician
John Deere - Cary, NC, US
2011 to 2012
• Coordinated with a group of Engineers to test the first Autonomous Lawn Mower
• Uploaded new Software releases onto mowers
• Performed Regression Tests on mowers to ensure accuracy
• Designed and Constructed Test sites and ran Test Lab for testing mowers
• Soldered and constructed Circuit boards, cable harnesses, and connectors
• Refurbished older mowers and used them for testing purposes
• Ordered parts and Soldered/Desoldered various components Test Technician
Cree, Inc - Durham, NC, US
2008 to 2011
• Tested and ran Wafers according to required LED (light-emitting diode) specs
• Coordinated with a team of testers and technicians to insure accuracy
• Reported any hardware problems to Engineer Technician team Personal Trainer
YMCA - Raleigh, NC, US
2005 to 2008
• Developed individual and personalized training programs for clients
• Assisted clients in exercises to minimize injury and promote fitness
• Modified exercises according to clients' fitness levels
• Monitored client progress
• Provided information or resources on general fitness and health issues Test Engineer
IBM - Durham, NC, US
1997 to 2005
• Developed methodical test cases for major software project
• Implemented Change Requests into ClearQuest test tracking system
• Administered software on Aix, Solaris, RedHat, HP, Win, and Solaris machines
• Coordinated with Development Team to verify any code changes
• Work together with a team of testers to develop a test plan
• Performed Negative Testing on Software code to ensure accuracy
• Collaborated with Engineers and Testers to verify BIOS and SP code changes
• Created Software Test Cases to be used to effectively test code upgrades
• Analyzed software code using Windows 3.1, 95, 98, NT, and OS/2 operating systems
• Implemented a log of all test results and bugs found in software code
• Performed critical timing measurements on IDE Hard Drives using HP Logic Analyzers
• Assisted a team of Engineers to create test procedure documentations
• Verified that IDE Hard Drives met expected performance requirements
• Ensured that drives did not inhibit noise spikes on any bus transfers
• Partitioned, formatted and installed hard drives using various configurations
• Modified and administered C++ code for IBM Software Test Script Electronics Technician
NORTEL - Durham, NC, US
1995 to 1997
• Tested, Troubleshot and repaired circuit boards to component level
• Used Oscilloscope, and multimeters to determine existing problems
• Set up Test Workstations for team of Technicians
• Soldered/Desoldered electronic components
Education
NC STATE UNIVERSITY - Raleigh, North Carolina, US
2002 to 2004
Associates Degree in Electronics Technology
ECPI UNIVERSITY - Raleigh, North Carolina, US
1993
Skills
• Operating Systems
Tape and Reel
Computer Troubleshooting
Fiber Optics
Windows 10
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Visual C++
Webpage Editors
Lotus 1-2-3
Windows 10
SAP/Salesforce
• Linux
• Java
• Test Cases
Certifications and Licenses
First Aid Certification
CPR Certification